COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 5/10/2001
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD May 10, 2001
Approved: June 14, 2001
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. Also present were Aldermen
Slocomb, Petfalski, Le Doux, Salentine (arrv.8:40 PM), Wichgers and Sanders, Clerk-Treasurer
Marenda and Finance Director Gunderson. Ald. Patterson was absent.
The Mayor stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
Ald. Le Doux moved to approve minutes of the 4/12/01 meeting. Ald. Sanders seconded;
motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Five-year Capital Plan Workshop
Dave Anderson of Ehlers & Associates and Dawn Gunderson, Finance Director were present to
conduct a sixth workshop regarding the process to establish a formal five-year financial
management plan using a power point presentation which included the changes recommended
made by the committee at the previous workshop.
Ald. Slocomb informed the committee of recommendations of the Conservation Committee and
possible park acquisitions in the southeast portion of the City. The Conservation Plan public
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hearing will be held on May 24. Looking at $2,000,000 over the next 5 years based on
assessed value and not actual market value. At the time of approving the landfill contract, it
was decided that the landfill revenue would be used for major capital projects in the community
to offset the affect of the landfill.
Mr. Anderson reported there is a need to raise rates for the water utility. The sewer utility rates
are okay. General fund capital projects and impact of proposed land conservation programs
seem to be an unknown, and the question is how do we get our arms around it? The Mayor
said the impact should be available by budget time.
Ald. Slocomb would like to wait to adopt the five-year plan until this fall once it’s known what’s
going to happen with parks, open space and conservation. Mayor felt the plan could be
finalized this fall, but the debt policy guidelines should be adopted now. Ald. Petfalski moved to
recommend to Council adoption of the debt policy guidelines as presented. Ald. Le Doux
seconded. Ald. Slocomb requested the format be changed and more extensive descriptive
details of projects be provided. Motion carried.
Dawn Gunderson was excused at 8:20 PM.
Community Center Facilities
The Muskego Community Center Studies Group Committee was present. Mayor noted their
charge was to look at various communities to see their recreational, arts and meeting room
facilities, share what they learn and make recommendations. Members present were Fred
Washa, Jack Spoerl, Kurt Fifer, Kathy Chiaverotti, Ald. Salentine, Craig Anderson and Tammy
Dunn. Community Center Board members Fred Washa, Bob Bueckers and Dave Taube were
present in the audience. A detailed presentation was made by the committee members
explaining the various sites studied with athletic, theatrical, meeting space and aquatic facilities
and recommended this project go forward for the many reasons noted in the presentation. In all
cases it was noted the facilities studied were self sufficient. The City could be asked to “front”
the money, but not “fund” the project. Craig summarized by stating it is the committee’s
recommendation that the City build this community center, that the Parks and Recreation
Department run and operate the community center portion; and, the theater and
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meeting/banquet space facility be operated by an entity other than the department. There are
further training and research opportunities available that he will participate in this summer.
Ald. Slocomb asked if details such as size of the various aspects of the center were
recommended. Craig said it was discussed but not a part of this presentation, and was
considered to be the next step. That is, to look at type and size of facility, needs to be served,
competition, and numbers crunching.
The Mayor recommended Craig Anderson and the group, if they’re willing to serve, develop a
Needs Analysis and Financial Pro Forma. Ald. Petfalski moved to empower Mr. Anderson to
take the next step and come back with a Needs Analysis with data to reinforce the need. Ald.
Slocomb seconded. Motion carried.
The Mayor expressed his sincere thanks to the committee for preparing an excellent program,
providing the information and making their recommendations, and hoped the members would
continue to serve on the committee. Ald. Le Doux thanked the committee for the tour of the
excellent RecPlex facilities in Pleasant Prairie.
Teen Advisory Board
Craig Anderson introduced Tom Riese from UW-Extension who is a Youth and Family
Development Educator for Waukesha County to discuss the creation of a Teen Advisory Board.
A survey was made in Muskego asking youth what they felt about opportunities in the City of
Muskego. A committee was formed which included Gary Mrotek, Fred Washa, Don Scarda,
Jack Jarmes, Candy Stapleton and Tammy Dunn to find an idea how to get youth involved in
community decision making. Craig outlined a proposed plan (see attached). Ald. Petfalski
moved to move forward to start the selection process to create a teen advisory board in
accordance with the attached procedure. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Goal Setting for 2002 Budget
Mayor asked that 2002 budget goals be reviewed at the next COW meeting, and if there are any
specific goals they should be brought forward at that meeting. Due to the extension to June it
will be important that the goals be set at that meeting.
Miscellaneous
Ald. Sanders asked for the status of installation of the emergency warning system. Mayor noted
installation is complete. Now waiting for Wisconsin Electric to set up the meters, which is
scheduled for next week. Once operational, individual growl testing will begin.
Ald. Le Doux moved to adjourn at 10:38 PM. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer